Inspire Change Hackathon

36 Registered Allowed team size: 1 - 2
36 Registered Allowed team size: 1 - 2

This campaign is over.

Ideation Phase
Online
starts on:
Feb 07, 2021, 05:00 AM UTC (UTC)
ends on:
Mar 08, 2021, 04:55 AM UTC (UTC)
Project Building Phase
Online
starts on:
Mar 12, 2021, 05:00 AM UTC (UTC)
ends on:
Apr 01, 2021, 03:55 AM UTC (UTC)

Overview

Banking online isn’t new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend. Do you have an idea for a tool or service that could make it even easier for individuals, families and organizations to manage their finances digitally, without walking into a branch? Do you have an interest in leveraging AI and machine learning to gather insights on the impacts of the pandemic on the banking industry?

At Citizens, we’re a digital company that happens to be a bank. We’re innovators, creative thinkers, and stewards of our communities who are ready to leverage our passion for innovation and use of modern technologies to help customers. If you too are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference, then we invite you to participate in our Inspire Change Hackathon!

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Participants must be U.S.-based undergraduate college students in their sophomore, junior or senior year
  • Participants must register using an active university/college email address
  • Participants must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Teams of up to 2 are allowed

Disclaimer:

No purchase necessary. The Citizens Inspire Change Virtual Hackathon is sponsored by Citizens Bank, N.A. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. enrolled as a junior or senior at a 4-year U.S.-based college or university, see Official Contest Rules for details. Begins 12:00 AM ET on 2/7/21 & ends 11:55 PM ET on 3/28/21. For Official Rules, see Official Contest Rules.

© Copyright 2020 Citizens Financial Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Citizens Bank is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Themes

The challenges associated with the pandemic have presented Citizens with an enormous opportunity: to harness the power of technology to gather insights and forge unique partnerships that can help drive the creation of new virtual tools and services.

Problem statement:

How might we use modern technologies to create practical solutions to COVID-19 related problems?

Pandemic Data

How might we leverage AI & machine learning to glean insights on how Covid-19 has impacted the way customers bank?

Social Media

How might we interject our services on existing social platforms?

Supporting Non Profits

What tools might we create to help support non-profits combating COVID-19?

Prizes

Main Prizes
First Prize
  • Apple iPad – 32 GB
  • Informational interview with Citizens Campus Recruiter
  • Please note that 2 prizes will be awarded for teams of 2

First Runner Up
  • Amazon Echo Studio
  • Informational interview with Citizens Campus Recruiter
  • Please note that 2 prizes will be awarded for teams of 2

Second Runner Up
  • Apple AirPods
  • Informational interview with Citizens Campus Recruiter
  • Please note that 2 prizes will be awarded for teams of 2

Help & Support

Please contact event admin
lauren.cotnoir at Lauren.Cotnoir@citizensbank.com
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